Shop Small This Holiday Season

Every year, the Saturday after Thanksgiving is recognized as Small Business Saturday, a holiday shopping tradition and nationwide movement with the goal of supporting the small businesses that make our community strong.  Shop Small this holiday season by using the Keeping it Local San Leandro Gift Card, and by visiting the E14th Market at Bayfair this Saturday, November 23rd!

When you shop locally, a larger portion of your money stays right here in San Leandro. Studies show that for every dollar spent at a small business, approximately 67 cents stays in the local economy, compared to just 43 cents when spent at large chains. This money multiplies as it continues to circulate the local economy, which means that your purchase helps support the local workforce, keeps storefronts open, and creates jobs for San Leandro residents. Shopping locally also helps generate more tax revenue that can be reinvested in local infrastructure, public services, and community projects.

CANCELED: E14th Pop-up Market

UPDATE: Regrettably, due to weather and additional logistics, this event has been canceled.

A perfect way to kick off your holiday shopping is to check out the E14th Market at the Bayfair parking lot this Saturday, November 23rd from noon until 4PM. The event is hosted by East Bay market organizers, StackFest, with the support of small business service provider, Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, the City of San Leandro, and Alameda County Workforce Development Board.

This vibrant market will showcase a diverse selection of San Leandro’s small businesses, offering everything from unique handmade crafts and artisanal goods to delicious food and trendy fashion items. It’s an opportunity to shop small, discover one-of-a-kind gifts, and meet the passionate local makers behind the products.

Whether you’re hunting for the perfect holiday gift or just enjoying the festive atmosphere, the Pop-Up Market promises to be a fun, community-focused event. So, head over to Bayfair Center on November 23rd, and be part of the movement to keep San Leandro’s small businesses thriving!

Keeping it Local San Leandro Gift Card

The holiday shopping season is a great time to take advantage of the Keeping it Local San Leandro virtual gift card program. Receive free gifts as you purchase gift cards redeemable at local businesses for your loved ones, teachers, coworkers, or yourself! The Keeping it Local gift card can be used at over 25 local businesses, from restaurants to dance and yoga classes. As an added perk, first time gift card buyers can also get $10-$40 in free bonus gift cards to spend at participating businesses. Visit the website to learn more about the bonus gifts and the local businesses are participating.

Participating Businesses Include:

• 21st Amendment Brewery Taproom
• Anytime Fitness
• As Kneaded Bakery
• B*Dazzled Dancers
• Be Well Juice Co.
• Bloom Yoga
• Books Inc.
• Budget Blinds of San Leandro
• codeAtorium
• CrossFit San Leandro
• Doral’s Auto Repair
• Emil Villa’s Hickory Pit
• Estudillo Produce and Deli
• Fifth Wheel Cafe
• Hanoi Chicken Noodle
• It’s a Grind Coffee House
• Joe’s Pho
• Koolfi Creamery & Cafe
• Le Soleil Vietnamese Noodles & Grill
• Nikita’s Beauty Bar
• Pallen’s Martial Arts
• Sabino’s Coffee Shop
• Slice House Pizza
• Sons of Liberty Alehouse
• Teen Advocacy Going Strong (TAGS)
• Tio’s Mediterranean Grill
• Zocalo Coffeehouse